Tousled
adjective
Hair or fur that is untidy or messy.
His tousled hair was sticking out in all directions.
Often appears as...
- tousled hair
- tousled look
verb
To mess up or make untidy, usually in reference to hair.
She tousled his hair with her hand.
Often appears as...
- tousled his hair
- tousled the sheets
adjective
Hair or fur that is untidy or messy.
His tousled hair was sticking out in all directions.
Often appears as...
- tousled hair
- tousled look
verb
To mess up or make untidy, usually in reference to hair.
She tousled his hair with her hand.
Often appears as...
- tousled his hair
- tousled the sheets
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Casual Appearance
Use 'tousled' to describe a relaxed and informal hairstyle or look.
She loved the tousled look of his beach waves.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Connotation
'Tousled' can imply attractiveness and gives a sense of someone's hair made messy in an appealing way.
Her tousled curls were charming and playful.
Pro Tip 3/3Fashion Styling
In fashion, 'tousled' often refers to a deliberately styled look that appears carefree.
Models on the runway sported a tousled hairdo.
Pro Tip 1/3Casual Appearance
Use 'tousled' to describe a relaxed and informal hairstyle or look.
She loved the tousled look of his beach waves.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Connotation
'Tousled' can imply attractiveness and gives a sense of someone's hair made messy in an appealing way.
Her tousled curls were charming and playful.
Pro Tip 3/3Fashion Styling
In fashion, 'tousled' often refers to a deliberately styled look that appears carefree.
Models on the runway sported a tousled hairdo.
Pro Tip 1/3Casual Appearance
Use 'tousled' to describe a relaxed and informal hairstyle or look.
She loved the tousled look of his beach waves.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Connotation
'Tousled' can imply attractiveness and gives a sense of someone's hair made messy in an appealing way.
Her tousled curls were charming and playful.
Pro Tip 3/3Fashion Styling
In fashion, 'tousled' often refers to a deliberately styled look that appears carefree.
Models on the runway sported a tousled hairdo.
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Video examples
Stanley McChrystal:...
And one young Ranger in the back -- his hair's tousled and his face is red and windblown from being in combat in the cold Afghan wind -- he said, "Sir, I was in the sixth grade." And it reminded me that we're operating a force
Video examples
Stanley McChrystal:...
And one young Ranger in the back -- his hair's tousled and his face is red and windblown from being in combat in the cold Afghan wind -- he said, "Sir, I was in the sixth grade." And it reminded me that we're operating a force
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Quote examples
Suki Waterhouse
English Actress
I rinse my hair with Coca-Cola sometimes. I don't like my hair when it's washed - it's fine and limp - but Coca-Cola makes it tousled, like I've gone through the Amazon or something.
Quote examples
Lou Doillon
French Actress
My mother taught me to wash my hair as little as possible, and to rinse it with Coke before a shoot for a sexy, tousled look.
Quote examples
Ryan Seacrest
American Entertainer
People bring up my hair quite a bit. It's strategically tousled. The flatiron is the key.
Quote examples
Suki Waterhouse
English Actress
I rinse my hair with Coca-Cola sometimes. I don't like my hair when it's washed - it's fine and limp - but Coca-Cola makes it tousled, like I've gone through the Amazon or something.
Quote examples
Lou Doillon
French Actress
My mother taught me to wash my hair as little as possible, and to rinse it with Coke before a shoot for a sexy, tousled look.
Quote examples
Ryan Seacrest
American Entertainer
People bring up my hair quite a bit. It's strategically tousled. The flatiron is the key.
Example 1 of 3
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